Felony Justice
Former choose sentenced to 12 years in jail for utilizing public funds for holidays, private purchases
A former choose in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in jail. (Picture from Shutterstock)
A former choose in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in jail, in line with a report by WAFF.
Alabama Choose Gilbert P. Self Sr. had been convicted in November on 17 of 18 expenses, in line with WHNT, together with utilizing his workplace for private acquire; making false statements and perjury; and for utilizing county funds to purchase a sofa, prescription glasses and holidays disguised as judicial conferences, the report stated.
An audit discovered that Self additionally spent county cash using his son and buying alcoholic drinks, golf golf equipment, weapons, ammunition, kitty litter and extra, in line with one other report by WAFF.
Self is out on bond whereas he appeals, in line with WAFF.
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Indictment accuses judge of using public funds to employ his son, travel, buy couch and alcohol
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